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11:00 am Saturday, December 23, 2000

Birth announcements

By Staff
Mike and Lynn Schnolis of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Emma Katherine, on Nov. 29, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Carol Schnolis of Chicago.
Maternal grandparents are John and Cheryl Rose of Hermitage, Pa.
A son, Austin Charles, was born Nov. 29, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center to Andrew and Andrea Franklin of Collinsville.
Tena and Steve Stovall of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Trevor Reed, on Nov. 29, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Stovall is the former Tena Guess.
A son, Adrian Antwain Hopson, was born on Nov. 29, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital to Betty Williams and Arthur Hopson of Lauderdale.
Wendy and Chris Cheatham of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Casea Layne, on Nov. 30, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Cheatham is the former Wendy Munn.
Christopher Nash, a son, was born on Nov. 30, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital to Christi and Chris Vanlandingham of Louisville.
Mrs. Vanlandingham is the former Christi Williams.
Linda Collier of Philadelphia and Charles Thames of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Jacquez Javon Collier, on Nov. 30, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
A son, Jakob Alexander Pratt, was born on Nov. 30, 2000, at Rush Foundation Hospital to Marlene Kastenholz and Raymond Pratt Jr. of Meridian.
Matt and Sheila Bender of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter, Casey Marie, on Nov. 30, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparent is Nancy Brock of Decatur.
Maternal grandparents are Hubert and Marie Hollingsworth of Decatur.
A son, Xavier Avant Lewis, was born on Nov. 30, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center to Stacy Johnson and Darvin Lewis of Quitman.
Paternal grandparents are Rickey and Diane Johnson of Quitman.
Maternal grandparent is Gloria Lewis of Quitman.
Joshua and Shaeanne Smith announce the birth of a daughter, Justice Anne-Marie, on Nov. 30, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Michael and Contina McDonald announce the birth of a son, Miguel Rashon, on Nov. 30, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. McDonald is the former Contina Roberts.
Joshua and Amy Ferris announce the birth of a daughter, Cayla Mackenize, on Dec. 2, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Ferris is the former Amy Petty.
Trey and Enley Long of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Edie Ann, on Dec. 1, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Ray and Lorraine Long of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Chip and Judi Reynolds of Clinton.
A daughter, Anna Logan, was born Dec. 2, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center to Brian and Traci Mathis of Meridian.
Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Mathis of Meridian.
Maternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Riley of Meridian.
Chad and Nicole Morgan of Quitman announce the birth of a son, Nicholas Cane, on Dec. 2, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Charlie and Brenda Morgan and Bruce and Carol Dees, all of Quitman.
Maternal grandparents are Paul Johnston Jr. and Dawn Johnston and Keith and Rosi McIlwain, all of Enterprise.
Mr. and Mrs. Dane Gressett of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Savannah Elaine, on Dec. 2, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
A son, Joe Lee Jr., was born on Dec. 2, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center to Lisa Rackley and Joe Smith of Meridian.
Paternal grandparent is Gracie Lee.
A daughter, Aliz LeShay Billy, was born on Dec. 3, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center to Ashley Billy and Tamara Bell of Philadelphia.
Paternal grandparents are Phyllis and Jimmy McMillan.
Maternal grandparents are Evelyn and Chris Bell.
Edward and Mary Kay Boudreaux announce the birth of a son, Jonathan Edward, on Dec. 3, 2000, at Riley Hospital.
Mrs. Boudreaux is the former Mary Kay Russell.
A son, Marcus Eugene, was born on Dec. 3, 2000, at Riley Hospital to Shaleta Danette Wash.
Sharon and Graham Clarke of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter, Abigail Malia, on Dec. 4, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Jinya Lea Clarke of Decatur and Kenny Clarke of Union.
Maternal grandparents are Martis and Helen Milling of Union.
Charlie and Dawn Cooksey of Sebastopol announce the birth of a son, Coley Blayne, on Dec. 4, 2000, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Paternal grandparents are Jimmy and Patsy Cooksey of Sebastopol.
Maternal grandparents are Johnnie and Kathy McAdory of Noxapater.

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